I have an idea for a new type of seed swap (have partisapated in them for craft items) the way it goes is that the first person picks out five packets of there favirite seeds and sends them to the next person who keeps 3 of them and adds 3 new packests and sends them to the next person this type of seed swap can go on for ever and people can partisapate more than once. I would like to start this
if any one would like to be envolved then will you post and if there is enough interest I will start the swap.
I think how it would work best is that you post on hear saying you want to be envolved and when you get the swap you PM the next person to post and ask them for there address to send the swap to them ;D
Thought it was a good idea bot no one wants to play :'(
Hi Trinity. Fair play to you for introducing a new idea for a seed swap. I'm sorry that you have had no interest so far but I'd give it time; the boards are fairly quiet at the moment.
The reason I haven't signed up is that I have a very small garden and I've pretty much got all the seeds I need for next year already. The rules you suggest are use too restrictive for me. If I received 5 packets of seeds I very much doubt it would contain 3 packets which I want/could use so there just wouldn't be any point. That said, this type of swap might be ideal for those just starting out or those with much larger plots. Please don't lose hope. :)
G x
Sorry Trinity,I meant to reply and forgot.
I will start you off as I need lots of flower seeds at the moment. :)
I'll play Trinity! It sounds like a good idea to me.
Don't want to hijack your idea Trinity, good on ya for giving it a go! I can see what Georgie means though. Would it work just as well if you could take any number from 0 to 5 packs out as long as you put the same number back? So if there was nothing you fancied you'd just send the parcel on and if you wanted them all, you put 5 new packs in. Or have I completely missed the point, which is entirely probable! ;)
Presumably they don't have to be new unopened packets of seed - you can make up your own packs?
yes it would work however many you take out as long as you put the same back( as long as you don't put in 5 packs of carrots ::) ) in you you could put in any types of seeds. you could even put in very small amounts of a couple of seed varieties for 1 of the "packs" the idea is that it goes around and round with a reasonably low cost for postage and the varieties that you have to grow gets increased should have said that 3 packs in 3 packs out was an example ::)
well then count me in :)
Yep, I'm up for that too... ;D
OK I know there is only 4 replies (or Is that 5 are you joining in Ceres ???) but that's enough to get started and hopefully more people will join in as we go I will pm betula and the packet will be posted as soon as I have her address ;D
Yes, count me in too please Trinity!
how are we sorting out addresses, do we pm you our addresses, or are you writing a list of participants and as i goes to one their name is crossed with them contacting the next person on the list to get an address and so on ???.
Hi thifasmom the way addreses are going to work is the swap will go round in the order that we post
eg I am starting the swap and betula was the next person who posted who wanted to be in the swap so I have PMd her and asjed for her to send PM me her address which she has so I will be sending it to her Flighty was the next to post so when betula has the swap she will PM Flighty asking for an address and so on. the list at the moment is
trinity
betula
Flighty
ceres
thifasmom
cozncob
then whoever posts next ;D
right, thanks for clearing that up for me, look foward to my turn :).
Would love to join if thats okay? :)
Love seed swaps and you get to try things you probably wouldn't go out and buy for yourself - sometimes of course because you haven't heard of them before.
I'm up for it. I think it would be a nice way for me to make more contacts on the forum as I'm a newbie.
Count me in to. I agree with solorn it seems a nice way to get to know people on the forum.
the posting list is now
betular
flighty
ceres
thefasmom
cozencob
suzanne
solorn
jayc1978
any one is welcome to join in the more the better then we can keep it going ;D you can join in more than once if you like I know I will be if we can get this going ;D
Back from my hols.Great weather.Have Pm flighty for address. ;D
I'd like to play too please :)
I'd like to join in too! :-)
Packet sent to Flighty a couple of days ago,hopefully he should have it by now :)
Flighty has receaved his package. :)
He's already posted it!
In the post tomorrow to thifasmom.
WOO HOO!! ;D
i got it this morning, i have taken out what i want and it will be in the post this pm to cozncob.
trinity i think the list needs updating.
too late to join ?
Quote from: trinity on October 08, 2008, 11:52:48
any one is welcome to join in the more the better then we can keep it going ;D you can join in more than once if you like I know I will be if we can get this going ;D
Hi Straush, going by what Trinity has said before (see the quote) i don't think it will ever be to late to join :D.
the list is now
cozencob
solorn
jayc1978
anemone
hellohelenhere
straush
trinity
I would like it back but dont want the swap to end come on every one join in ;D
Received today.... ;D
Will get back in the post as soon as have Solorn's addy....
I'll join as well please :D
Neil
I would like to join as well if possible :)
Please count me in too. ;D
me 2
add me again please, tah :).
bump!! hows the package doing ??? :)
Posted it the same time as Jeannines pass the parcel, and that has only just ot to Deb P, so hopefully will have arrived to Solorn ???
the list is now
solorn
jac1978
anemone
hellohelenhear
straush
trinnity
nilly71
suzanne
oakmore2
shaun01
thifasmom
;D ;D ;D
Package arrived today! Could Jac1978 please PM me an address to send it on to:)
So many lubbly seeds...*drools*
Blimey, that took its time!
Glad it finally got to you. was starting to panic.
Quote from: Solorn on November 07, 2008, 11:34:46
Package arrived today! Could Jac1978 please PM me an address to send it on to:)
So many lubbly seeds...*drools*
PM sent ;D
Any chance of jumping on the bandwagon??
Sure will add any one who wants to play ;D you will be added to the list next time I update it ;D
Can I join too. ;D
Mushy Pea
Add me to the list again if you would! Thanks!
bump/
Still waiting for the package to arrive ??? . Hope it turns up soon the waiting is killing me. ;D
have you got the swap yet ??? jayc1978
Got it this morning ;D Will post it back out as soon as I have an address. could anemone Pm me with an address ;) .
bump! has it been sent on its way ???
Oooh, me next after Anemone, how exciting! :)
all gone very quiet on here - where is the package ???
my 1st swap i cant wait much longer ;D
the list is now
anenone
hellohelenhear
straush
trinity
nilly71
suzanne
oakmore2
shaun01
thifasmom
EJ-emma jane
mushy pea
flighty
where is the swap who has it ??? mind you the post id bad at the moment so it may be in transit ;D
could you add me to the list as well please
It must be the post as no sign of the package here yet :(
Hiya,
Could I join in please
who has got the parcel ???
i think the postie :'(
Postie still got this one? ::)
Name: jayc1978
Last Active: November 27, 2008, 22:37:29
with a bit of luck the packet has not made it to the Post Office and jayc is on holiday .... but i think thats a long shot.
if amemone dos not have the swap bu christmass I will send 5 packets so that the swap can re start
His email address is on his profile - has anyone emailed him?
I pm'd jayc last tuesday - I think this automatically sends an alert to your email address.
I have also (only just) sent an email. I do hope all is well.
so whats the plan with this swap then ???
just had a look - last logged date still 27th nov
Quote from: trinity on December 13, 2008, 12:45:51
if amemone dos not have the swap bu christmass I will send 5 packets so that the swap can re start
Trinity - I have loads of seeds (splurged again on Boxing Day and they arrived already) so happy to start this off again and send the seeds to Straush who was next on the list.
Straush if you send me your addy we can start the swap again. :D
sorry for the lack of responce from me been busy with the new house. that would be great Suzanne as all my seeds are in boxes somewear in the new house :-X :-[ so i would not be able to sort this out for a few more days :-\
Okay will send a pm. ;D
Sorted out the packet and will post it tomorrow. This was the last list I saw on here:
hellohelenhear
straush
trinity
nilly71
suzanne
oakmore2
shaun01
thifasmom
EJ-emma jane
mushy pea
flighty
Which means that I jumped the gun a bit when I thought Straush was next. I have therefore contacted both Helen and straush - the parcel goes to Helen first and then she will post it onto Straush. Trinitys rules then apply.
Happy swopping
Suzanne :)
Thanks for getting it going again Suzanne. xx
HelloHelenHear let me know she got the parcel this morning and is posting it onto Straush.
Thanks Suzanne for getting it going again.
Neil
Thanks all - can't resist a swap!
Please may I be added? Thanks in advance
Simon
Hi, I would like to apologise to all involed in the seed swap. My PC went down and I have only just been able to get it sorted. I have posted the package to anemone I hope she can find something of use to her in it. I am so sorry to cause such a delay. Again apologys and best wishes for the new year, Jay. :-[
Hi any chance that I can join in too???
sent the swap yesterday to trinity - i believe she is not well but should have it by now.
Hi JayC, glad you're OK! Hey, does that mean we now have two swaps on the go? :D I'm happy to take part in the JayC swapping line as well as the new one that Suzanne started. Who's going to officiate? :D
can i join in the swap too please
LL
I've got the package ! Thanks Jayc :)
I also got your PM herehelenhere so will send the swap on to you next.
yeah ;D
Quote from: anemone on January 15, 2009, 13:37:51
I've got the package ! Thanks Jayc :)
I also got your PM herehelenhere so will send the swap on to you next.
Glad to hear it got there OK. Once again sorry for the delay. :-[
bump
Ooh plse plse when's it coming my way :'( :'(
How many people until it gets back to Trinity?
Neil
the only thing is there are two of these now, what is the plan to be; let them continue on their way separately or do they get combined when they meet up at the same address ???.
Quote from: Susiebelle on January 20, 2009, 09:55:02
Ooh plse plse when's it coming my way :'( :'(
PS the list might need revising as Susiebelle name plus a few new comers are not on it. I would do it but not sure if this is good etiquette as its not my swap. i know trinity hasn't been feeling well, hope your on the mend Trinity :-*.
Thifasmom I guess that we let them continue for the present, but if they both arrive on someone's doorstep then combine them.
I'm sure that Trinity won't mine if you do a revised list. In fact she'll probably thank you for doing it. Why not go ahead, then PM her to say what you've done. xx
Quote from: Flighty on January 20, 2009, 10:50:17
Thifasmom I guess that we let them continue for the present, but if they both arrive on someone's doorstep then combine them.
I'm sure that Trinity won't mine if you do a revised list. In fact she'll probably thank you for doing it. Why not go ahead, then PM her to say what you've done. xx
okey dokey will do :)
Thifasmom thanks!
If there's still two swaps once Trinity is well then they can both be sent back to her at some point so we can then back on track with just the one swap.
Does that make sense? xx
Quote from: Flighty on January 20, 2009, 10:58:47
If there's still two swaps once Trinity is well then they can both be sent back to her at some point so we can then back on track with just the one swap.
Does that make sense? xx
makes sense to me, Now if I'm not mistaken one swap is on it way/ has arrived at Trinity and the other is on it way/ has arrived at hellohelenhere so if we let this one make its way to Trinity she can the combine them (including were it should be now its only two stops away from her).
so on that assumption the list would look like this:
Straush
Trinity
Nilly71
Susanne
Oakmore2
Shaun01
Thifasmom
EJ- Emmajane
Mushypea
Flighty
Keyhole-Kate
Levi
Psi
Blue bird
Lavender Lou
Susiebelle
i have gone through this posting twice and believe I've included everyone in the correct orders.
I'll copy this message and pm it to Trinity.
Thifasmom it all looks fine to me!
Thanks again for doing that, and I'm sure Trinity will appreciate it as well! xx
No problem glad to help :).
if at all possible please get it to me before the weekend - i can then pick it up on saterday and get it of to trinity on monday - that wont hold up the "new" swap too long.
would like to join as well if that's ok? have just read the previous posts and hope my inclusion wouldn't confuse it ???
hope you are feeling better soon trinity
Got the parcel today! OK, so I now send this to Straush? *confused*... :)
I can get it in the post this evening, so you should get it by the weekend, Straush.
Quote from: hellohelenhere on January 21, 2009, 11:32:19
Got the parcel today! OK, so I now send this to Straush? *confused*... :)
I can get it in the post this evening, so you should get it by the weekend, Straush.
yep :) you are right its to go to Straush then he will send it to Trinity.
feeling a bit better thank you yo every one who has sorted this out for me :-*
I do indeed have a package Did not have a clue what it was for :-[ came on to check feeling a lot better now my even plant the daffodil bulbs in my garden next that i have had sat there for a month ::) combining is a good idea ;D i will send it on its merry way as soon as i get the other one ;D thought they may be a few of than the requires five packets ;D
glad to here you are feeling a little better. take it easy and if you do go out to plant daffodils, remeber to keep your self nice a warm, a hot water bottle under your coat wouldn't hurt :).
have just bought a long sleeved ski vest to go under my fleece which will go under a sleeveless fleece and my ski jacket ;D my mom has bought me thermal long Johns as well :-\ think i am going to look like the Michelin woman :-[ but at least I will be warm. Don't think I will be able to move :-\ but I will definitely be warm ;D
Quote from: trinity on January 22, 2009, 12:28:12
have just bought a long sleeved ski vest to go under my fleece which will go under a sleeveless fleece and my ski jacket ;D my mom has bought me thermal long Johns as well :-\ think i am going to look like the Michelin woman :-[ but at least I will be warm. Don't think I will be able to move :-\ but I will definitely be warm ;D
;D ;D ;D
'Fraid you might not get the package for Saturday morning, Straush - I got hit with a stomach bug and I've been in bed all day. :(
However it seems to be passing, so I will try to get it packaged up tonight and it should go out early tomorrow, I'll send it first class, so who knows...
hope you feel better soon
It's in the post, first class, so if the Post Office really knock themselves out, you might get it tomorrow morning. :) Sorry for the delay!
Lucky lucky Straush enjoy, think of poor liccly old me right down there at the bottom :'( :'( :'( :'(
hi helen, tis just arrived.
susiebelle - dont hate me if i tell you you that i now hae 2 seedswaps at my place. other one arrived yesterday. not bad for my first seed swaps ;D
these will be back on the road on monday
on its way to trinity
got it yet ?
got it yesterday ;D will be on its way tomorow morning ;D
Bumping to the top again
Not here yet :(
Neil
Any news Nilly71? :-\
The excitement is mounting...... ;D
MP
Nothing today :-\
Neil
Hi Trinnie,
Ceres suggested that this is a good place for a newbie to get jump on a seed swap, so can I play please? If so, can I habe the rules explained please - can't see how the addresses get passed around.
Finger (pink ones) crossed
Pink Fingers hello and welcome to A4A.
You'll be added to the list, after Susiebelle by the look of it, and when she receives the seeds she'll PM you for your address.
When you receive them you can swap as many of the seeds as you like then you PM the next person on the list so you can post it to them.
PM, or posting a reply here, when you get them and/or when you send them lets people know where it is.
hey there flighty about the rules, you posted just before i did :) but i think after Susiebelle its mike77 then Pink Fingers i've just checked the postings ;).
wots happening? will it ever get me :'( :'( am I impatient or wot? ;D ;D
Thifasmom thanks, I must clean my glasses!
Susiebelle it might be worth PMing Trinity to check that it's underway again.
How exciting is this!!!
I'll probably need to check back when it's my turn to figure out who is next ... but then I can be a bit dense like that :-\
Pink fingers Trinity usually posts an updated list here now and again.
If when you get them and you're not sure who's next then ask on here!
hi i would like to join in if poss
Still nothing, hopefuly Trinity has not posted it yet.
Neil
nilly71 why don't you PM Trinity and ask?
.
anji consider yourself joined, you'll be added to the list!
I did after i posted.
Hope she is ok as last post on here was 8th Feb
Neil
nilly71 give her a few more days then if she hasn't responded PM me your address and I'll sort out some seeds early next week to send to you to get it going again.
Thanks for the offer :)
I'm not bothered about the seeds, just doing it for a bit of fun now as i have so many anyway ;D
I just wondered if it has got lost in the post ::)
Neil
bump ???
Didn't somebody say she had just moved house :-\
That was quite some time ago but after the swaps that are missing started. They could be anywhere now. Give up folks.
If I've not heard from Trinity by the weekend I'll get it started again and let you all know via here.
if I'm not mistaken didn't she say she was quite unwell in the new year pleurisy i think, maybe she has had a relapse ??? :-X.
Received by Trinity 29 Jan, last logged in to the forum 8 Feb.
Sorry for the lack of replies have been ill. nilly71 sorry you have not received the package sent it ages ago. I still have lots of the seed that I put in it I will sort it out again and resend it this afternoon. will send it recorded delivery so that I can be sure it will get there.
PS I have moved house but my parents live at my old address ant thiat is now my only acsess to a computer so sorry if I have caused any problems with the lack of replies :-[
Good to see you again, hope you are feeling much better... :)
Hi Tinity :)
Glad you are feeling better.
MP
Glad your ok. :)
Before you send anymore out i will check at my local post office just incase they never left a card.
Neil
Nothing at the post office ???
Don't worry about sending anything out to me Trinity, i have plenty of seeds for now.
Thanks
Neil
bump
Bump :'(